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Volkswagen Golf Service & Repair Manual: Removing and installing ignition/starter switch

Removing
–  Remove lower steering column trim → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68.
   
–  Disconnect electrical connector -1-.
–  Insert jeweller screwdrivers into recesses -arrows- in steering lock housing -4- to release retaining clips -2 and 3-.
 

Removing and installing ignition/starter switch

If this procedure cannot be applied due to lack of space, make an auxiliary tool consisting of 2 wire hooks by carrying out the steps below.
–  Bend end of welding rod (1 mm in diameter) into an eye.
–  Cut welding wire to length -a-.
Dimension -a - = approx. 50 mm.
–  File end of wire hook to a point.
Dimension -b- = 5 mm.
 

Removing and installing ignition/starter switch

–  Pull ignition/starter switch -D--5- out of steering lock housing while ensuring that jeweller screwdriver or wire hooks remain inserted.
Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal, observing the following:
–  Insert ignition/starter switch -D- into steering lock housing until it engages audibly.
 

Removing and installing ignition/starter switch

 
Removing and installing ignition key withdrawal lock solenoid -N376-
Removing –  Remove lower steering column trim → General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.68.   & ...

Removing and installing steering column switch module, Kostal
Removing –  Move steering wheel to rearmost and lowest position. Use the entire range of adjustment of the steering column for this ...

Other materials:

Assembly overview - clutch engagement
1 -  Shim for “K 1” Determining thickness → Chapter. 2 -  Large engaging lever for “K 1” With engagement bearing Removing and installing → Chapter ...

Removing and installing bench seat / individual seats
Removing –  Move front seats as far forwards as possible. –  Unclip guides -1- for ISOFIX child seat anchor (qty. 4) from anchors → Chapter.   ...

Assembly overview - control unit and hydraulic unit, RHD vehicles
1 -  Brake line From secondary piston circuit of brake master cylinder to hydraulic unit. Identification: 6 mm in diameter and union nut with thread M 12 x 1 Repairing brake lines → Chapter ...

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